BSR Final Flashcards
Reasons why scripture is misinterpreted:
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Hermeneutics means what?
To explain or translate.
A failure to recognize the _____ _____ between the modern reader and ancient people of Bible times
Communication gap
A failure to distinguish between the _____ of time.
Dispensations
A failure to recognize the different _____.
Covenants.
A failure to distinguish between the three _____ groups mentioned in scripture.
Ethnic
A failure to consider _____ the Bible has to say on a given subject.
All
A failure to consider the ____.
Context
A failure to consider the significance of _____ gaps of a particular passage.
Prophetic
A failure to understand the purpose for _____.
Parables.
Define science.
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing systematic study.
List the 4 steps to help overcome the communication gap.
- Grasp the text in their town
- Measure the width of the river to cross
- Cross the principalizing bridge
- Grasp the text in our town
What are the 6 biblical sciences?
- Canonology
- Historical criticism
- Textual criticism
- Hermeneutics
- Exegesis
- Biblical Theology
What are the 5 methods of interpretation?
- The Allegorical Method
- The Mystical Method
- The Devotional Method
- The Rationalistic Method
- The Literal Method
The _____ method essentially denies the ____ meanings of scripture in order to search for _____ meanings not apparent on the surface.
Allegorical, literal, hidden
Although similar to the _____ method, the mystical method differs in that instead of finding one meaning beneath the text, it finds _____ meanings.
Allegorical, multiple
The Devotional Method is the method of interpreting scripture which places the emphasis on the _____ aspects of Scripture, and interpreting with the intent of _____ spiritual life.
Edifying, developing
The basis of the Rationalistic viewpoint is _____ of the supernatural.
Denial
The Literal method holds the meaning of any text can be determined by considerations of _____ and _____.
Grammar, history
List the fifteen principles of interpretation.
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The Dispensational Principle
God deals with man, sin, and man’s responsibility.
The Covenantal Principle
Covenants refer to agreements or contracts made between God and man.
The Ethnic Division principle
Studying with respects to the Jews, the Gentiles, and the Church
The Typical Principle
A type of illustration of some scriptural truth.
The First Mention Principle
God indicates in the first mention of a subject, the truth is connected in the mind of God
The Progressive Mention Principle
God makes the revelation increasingly clear as the Word goes forth
The Full Mention Principle
God declares all that we need to know on any one subject vital to our spiritual life.